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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?
(a) 30,000 feet
(b) 35,000 feet
(c) 20,000 feet
(d) 50,000 feet

2. Hall says, "I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get through this season without something ______ happening up high."
(a) Good
(b) Disastraous
(c) Bad
(d) Miraculous

3. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?
(a) Katmandu
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Bangalore
(d) Tanuku

4. Who is the inexperienced climber that made it to the top of Everest with a guide?
(a) Robert Menis
(b) Richard Mills
(c) Dick Bass
(d) Doug Hansen

5. Who is described as a difficult man who has deceived many people and created enemies on the mountain?
(a) Anatoli Bourkeev
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Woodall

Short Answer Questions

1. What climber actually saved the lives of five other climbers as he tried to ascent to the top of K2?

2. What was the nationality of the two climbers who are thought to have reached the summit first, although they never returned to camp?

3. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?

4. Sherpas make up ______ of all deaths on Mount Everest, according to Krakauer.

5. From what country is the man who is trying to ascent to the summit on his own?

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